Micra Auto Parts

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12/29/2023

Nissan Micra 2015 automatic gasoline engines recommend the use of 5W-30 Viscosity oil.

The owners manual calls for conventional 5W-30 oil, but I've been using Mobil 1 Synthetic high mileage 5W-30 since 2020 and I've seen improvement in engine performance as well as better gas mileage especially within city driving.


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12/29/2023

What does 5W-30 Mean?

For example, if the oil is 5W-30, “5W” describes the oil’s viscosity at low temperatures. The lower the number, the faster the oil will flow at vehicle start-up. The “30” represents the oil’s viscosity at normal engine temperatures or when your vehicle has been warmed up.

An important thing to note – engine oils naturally thicken as they cool and thin as they are heated. The smaller the number, the better it will flow. For example, a 5W-30 will flow more readily than a 10W-30 at start-up temperatures. A 10W-30 will flow more easily than a 10W-40 at standard engine operating temperatures. Oil with a low viscosity gives better protection to engines at cold temperatures. However, when oil has a high viscosity, it will better maintain film strength, which is the lubricant’s ability to lessen the effects of friction and control wear, protecting engines at high temperatures.

Source: www.uslube.com

12/29/2023

https://www.uslube.com/resources/engine-oil-grades-explained/ #:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20the%20oil,vehicle%20has%20been%20warmed%20up.

February 3, 2023 - Let’s dive deeper into the meaning behind the naming system of engine oil grades and their unique properties to make choosing the correct engine oils a bit easier.